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Aage Hogfeldt Outsider Art Clown Sculpture
Located in Savannah, GA
Aage Hogfeldt
(American, 1925-2014)
A clown bust made from concrete and found lamp parts.
10 by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Concrete, Wire
Rustic American Folk Clown Figure
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic American Country Folk Art painted wood clown figure with articulated limbs on a round base.
Category
20th Century American Country Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Painting portrait Sad Clown, oil, hardboard, Oto Dobovišek, Yugoslavia 1989s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
This oil painting, titled "Sad Clown," is a remarkable piece of Naive art created by Oto Dobovišek
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 17.33 in W 1.19 in D 13.39 in
Vintage "Dapper Clown" Roly Poly Toy; Scarce. Germany Circa 1915
Located in Incline Village, NV
your collection of toys and/or folk art
Dimensions: 8" high x 4 1/2" wide x 4 1/2" deep.
Note
Category
Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Toys
Materials
Composition
Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, "Clown Standing over Tents"
Located in Incline Village, NV
This highly animated, bright and colorful circus poster portrays a fabulous looking clown in white
Category
Vintage 1970s Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy "BoBo The Clown". German, Circa 1927
Located in Incline Village, NV
add to your collection of toys and/or folk art
Dimensions: 5 1/2" high x 3 1/2" wide x 3 1/4" deep
Category
Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Toys
Materials
Composition
Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Clown Toy Attributed Schoenhut Company, Germany Circa 1920
By Schoenhut
Located in Incline Village, NV
Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Clown Toy possibly by The Schoenhut Toy Company, Germany, circa 1920
Category
Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Toys
Materials
Composition
H 4 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Unusual Hand Carved Clown Motif Umbrella, Paragon, S. Fox & Co
By S. Fox & Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Hand Carved Clown Motif Umbrella, Paragon, S. Fox & Co
Category
Vintage 1920s English Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
Turn of The Century "Clown" Themed Chocolate Mold Pattern Germany Circa 1910
Located in Incline Village, NV
clown circa 1900; which was the dawn of chocolate manufacturing in Europe. To capitalize on its
Category
Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Metal
H 7.5 in W 3.75 in D 2 in
Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, Portraying Six Seated Clowns
Located in Incline Village, NV
This bright and colorful circus poster depicts six seated clowns with their backs to the audience
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
Expressive Clown Painting, signed, c. 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expressive clown painting - signed "Jen"
circa 1950 - great frame
Frame size = 22.5 x 26.5
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Antique Native American Hopi Kachina Doll 'HeHeya Clown', Early 20th Century
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
This antique Hopi HeHeya Clown Kachina doll, created in the first quarter of the 20th century, is
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
H 11.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.75 in
19th Century Original Painted Iron Clown Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun and folky original painted iron penny bank has the original painted surface in working condition. Put a penny in his hand and pull the lever for him to swallow the coin. The...
Category
Antique 1890s American Country Toys
Materials
Iron
1930s Rodeo Clown on a Bull Pull Toy
Located in Lincoln, GB
Circa 1930 double sided metal pull toy of a rodeo clown sitting on a bull with articulated arms and
Category
20th Century Toys
Materials
Metal
Vintage Toy, Wind up Clown on Cart and Donkey, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
This wind up clown on cart and donkey is a vintage wind up toy representing a multicolor clown in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Toys
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Era Molded Fiberglass Carnival Clown Head or Midway Game Component
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This whimsical clown head is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Canada in approximately
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Materials
Fiberglass
H 23.5 in W 15 in D 16 in
Folk Art Mexican Girl, Circus Clown Juggler
By Jose Maria de Servin
Located in Surfside, FL
melancholy and placid one. While he worked in the most modern of styles, he adapted it to an anecdotal folk
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Burlap, Oil
Life-Size Vintage Clown Statue, English, Plaster, Day of the Dead
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a life-size vintage clown statue. English, heavy, solid plaster cast standing figure dating
Category
Mid-20th Century English Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plaster
Clown I, Signed Folk Art Lithograph by Judith Bledsoe
By Judith Bledsoe
Located in Long Island City, NY
Judith Bledsoe, American (1938 - 2013) - Clown I. Year: circa 1975, Medium: Lithograph, signed and
Category
1970s Folk Art Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Large Naive European Folk Art Oil Painting Lazar Obican French Scarecrow Clown
Located in Surfside, FL
quality" and a naive, folk art, outsider art brut quality, child-like primitive style. Obican is
Category
1960s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Charming French Naive Art, Clowns on Bicycle Michel Boulet Folk Art Oil Painting
By Michel Boulet
Located in Surfside, FL
Michael Boulet (France b. 1938-),
Oil on canvas
Hand signed lower right
"Le Patinette de Bâle"
Frame: 28" X 33"
Image: 20" X 24"
Michel Boulet was born in 1938 in Marseille, Franc...
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Clown Boy from Paris, Folk Art Oil Painting on Canvas by Felix Felmart
By Felix Felmart
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Felix Felmart, Spanish XXth
Title: Clown Boy from Paris
Year: 1964
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Category
1960s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Clown III, Screenprint by Judith Bledsoe
By Judith Bledsoe
Located in Long Island City, NY
Judith Bledsoe, American (1938 - 2013) - Clown III. Medium: Screenprint, Edition: AP, Size: 36 x
Category
1970s Folk Art Prints and Multiples
Materials
Screen
Clown II, Screenprint by Judith Bledsoe
By Judith Bledsoe
Located in Long Island City, NY
Judith Bledsoe, American (1938 - 2013) - Clown II. Medium: Screenprint, Edition: AP, Size: 36 x 26
Category
1970s Folk Art Prints and Multiples
Materials
Screen
Clown on Horse from A Little Circus, Lithograph by Judith Bledsoe
By Judith Bledsoe
Located in Long Island City, NY
Judith Bledsoe, American (1938 - 2013) - Clown on Horse from A Little Circus. Year: 1974, Medium
Category
1970s Folk Art Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Playful Set of Ron Lee Clowns
By Ron Lee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Playful Set of Ron Lee Clowns
Collectible Set, each piece is signed
Dimensions range from:
Height 6
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Vintage Carved Wood Articulated Clown Figure
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Chunky hand carving with simple facial detailing a pointed hat. Found in the southern US. Presented on a custom museum stand.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Rare Santa, Clown and Lantern Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Clown Head is approx. 3 1/4" high and 1 3/4" at the widest
Category
Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wire
Antique French Storage Box with Hand-Painted Clown Motif
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ca. late 19th century French oak storage box with hand-painted 'clown' decoration to the top and a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak, Paint
Rare Mushroom, Clown and Boy Head Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size always given for the tallest item...
Category
Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wire
Pair Handmade Painted Acrobatic Papier Mache Clowns Mexico Attr Jeanne Valentine
By Jeanne Valentine
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous handmade & hand painted vintage acrobatic Papier Mache clowns from Mexico attributed to
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Paste, Paint, Paper
H 8.75 in W 15.5 in D 11.5 in
Vintage Toy Wind-Up "Johnny" The Dancing Clown by Lindstrom Toy Co., Circa 1930
By Lindstrom Tool & Toy Company 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
on a flat surface, it depicts "Johnny" the clown aggressively dancing around in circles (see the
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
H 8 in W 3.13 in D 3 in
Vintage Tin Wind-up Toy "Clown in A Barrel" by J Chein & Co. American Circa 1935
By J. Chein & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
as similar looking Popeye toy dated 1932) and was named "Mechanical Clown Barrel Walker". The name of
Category
Vintage 1930s Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
H 7.25 in W 3.25 in D 4 in
Large Vintage Carnival Clown Head Game
Located in Chicago, IL
Large vintage carnival clown head game by Game Time Company. Original paint.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
Novelty Clown 'Camera' Created by Oopsy the Clown
By Robert Mcnea
Located in Toronto, ON
Extremely well executed joke camera made by Oopsy the Clown aka Bob Mcnea(1929-2005), who starred
Category
Vintage 1960s American Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
Mechanized Carnival Clown, 1960s
Located in Charleston, SC
Mechanized Carnival Clown, 1960s. In working condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Carnival Art
1930s Clown Trade Sign
Located in New York, NY
This Clown trade sign was used for advertising purposes for the Fairy Land Amusement Park in
Category
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Pr. early 20th century carved carnival clowns
Located in Toronto, ON
A pr. of early 20th century carved wood carnival clowns with original paint.
Presently
Category
20th Century American Carnival Art
Clown Ball Toss Game with Great Detailing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wood clown fragment carnival ball toss game with great detailing, all original vibrant painted
Category
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
1950s Smiling Sam Carnival Man Clown Wind Up Japan Tin Toy
Located in Orange, CA
For your consideration we have a vintage Litho Tin Toy - Smiling Sam the carnival man clown wind up
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Toys
Materials
Tin
Clown Sculpture with Cane and Top Hat by Ron Lee, 1979
By Ron Lee
Located in Cookeville, TN
The happy face on this smiling clown by Ron Lee will be a welcome addition to your collections. He
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
French 19th Century Wooden Cookie Mold, Clown on a Bicycle
Located in Hudson, NY
19th century hand carved French wooden cookie mold depicting a clown riding a bicycle. Thick wooden
Category
Antique 1880s French French Provincial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Little Clown
By Márcio Lira
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Originally entitled “Palhacinho”, the light hand-carved wood sculpture by Márcio Lira becomes from Igarassu, Pernambuco (Brazil). The artist likes figurative figures and often repres...
Category
2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Little Clown
By Márcio Lira
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Originally entitled “Palhacinho”, the light hand-carved wood sculpture by Márcio Lira becomes from Igarassu, Pernambuco (Brazil). The artist likes figurative figures and often repres...
Category
2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Native American Hopi Pueblo Clown Kachina Mask, Ethnographic Folk Art
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Native American Hopi Pueblo Clown Kachina Mask. Ethnographic Hand Painted Folk Art Collectible
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Masks
Materials
Wood
Schoehut Toy Clown
Located in Culver City, CA
Schoenhut toy clown, all wood construction, hand painted.
Category
Vintage 1930s Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Clown Marquette
Located in London, GB
Item: Articulated Clown Marquette
This lot is an early to mid-20th century articulated Marquette
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Amazing Clown Shoes
Located in London, GB
detail across each stitched section, colour scheme and out folk-art style naïve painted toenails but the
Category
Vintage 1930s British Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Leather
Amazing Early 20th Century Clown Shoes
Located in London, GB
Amazing early 20th century clown shoes.
We love these, The shape, the naïve construction, and the
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Leather
Toy Acrobatic Rocking Painted Tin Plate Clown
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Toy acrobatic rocking painted tin plate clown
A great little piece, handmade based on a
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Toys
Materials
Tin
English Clowns Shoes and Makeup Box
Located in London, GB
The English clowns shoes and makeup box
We are proud to offer a rare set of handmade English
Category
Vintage 1930s British Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Leather
Early 20th Century Handmade Leather Clown Shoes
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century handmade clown shoes
We are proud to offer a unique and highly collectable
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Leather
Early 20th Century English Handmade Leather Clown Shoes
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English clown shoes
We are proud to offer an original early 20th Century
Category
Vintage 1930s English Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Leather
c. 1900 Clown Shoes
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic early pair of clown shoes in black, white, and burgundy leather.
Category
Early 20th Century American Carnival Art
Materials
Leather
Horse Drawn Circus Clown in Cart, American, circa 1902
By Gong Bell Mfg. Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Whimsical cast iron horse drawn articulated toy that depicts a clown who, when rolled across a flat
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Toys
Materials
Iron
Vintage "Rolly Dolly" (Roly Poly) Small Size Clown. Germany, Circa 1910
Located in Incline Village, NV
Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Clown Toy of German manufacture, circa 1910; capitalizing on the popularity
Category
Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Toys
Materials
Composition
Vintage Cast Iron Clown Shooting Gallery Target Original Paint Surface
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Rarely seen red nose cast iron clown carnival shooting gallery target. Layers of fantastic original
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage Carnival Iron Clown Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large carnival midway game clown head. Made by the Game Time Company in Litchfield, Michigan.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art
Jingles the Clown Prop Box
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Clown.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
c. 1950's Clown Shoes
Located in Santa Monica, CA
An amazing pair of c. 1950's clown shoes with several layers of original white paint and rainbow
Category
Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art
Materials
Leather
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Folk Art Clown For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal folk art clown for your home. Each folk art clown for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and animal skin. If you’re shopping for a folk art clown, we have 46 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a folk art clown — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each folk art clown bearing Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made folk art clown has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ron Lee, Gong Bell Mfg. Co. and Joe Arcos are consistently popular.
How Much is a Folk Art Clown?
Prices for a folk art clown can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $9,004, while the average can fetch as much as $1,200.
Questions About Folk Art Clown
- Is mandala art folk art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mandala art is folk art. The definition of folk art is art that reflects the sociocultural characteristics and values of a particular group of people. Mandala art fits this definition due to its association with the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of folk art from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between fine and folk art comes down primarily to function. Fine artists produce paintings, prints, sculptures and other artworks to express an idea or concept, communicate a message or tell a story. With folk art, artists are usually more interested in following cultural traditions than self-expression. Pieces of folk art often have more practical uses compared to works of fine art, such as quilts and furniture. Other examples of folk art include pottery, masks, textiles and carvings. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of fine and folk art.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Among the materials used in folk art are cloth, wood, paper, clay and metal.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mexican folk art can be characterized by vibrant colored paintings and jewelry designed with floral motifs. Lush forests and animals, especially birds, are featured in Mexican folk art, which is a blend of Indigenous and European methods and skills. You’ll find a variety of Mexican folk art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What Ukrainian folk art is called depends on its medium. Named after the village from which it emerged, Petrykivka is a type of decorative painting that often features colorful flowers and birds against a white background. The name for decorating eggs is pysanky, and vyshyvka is the term for decorative embroidery. Explore a large selection of folk art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jamini Roy was an Indian artist whose paintings often reflected his Indian roots. Roy combined imagery from Indian folk art with Western motifs to create his unique modern works. Subjects ranged from paintings of legendary figures to everyday life in rural Bengal. His goal was to make art affordable to everyone. Browse a selection of Jamini Roy paintings on 1stDibs.
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